Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Variel wills a flame into existence, weaving it around his allies and through their enemies.
Flamearc: 6d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 1, 5, 5) + 5 = 23 DC 21 reflex for half. should hit all of them.
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Variel mutters an arcane phrase.
temep qeelak kor
as he finishes speaking, his allies feel lighter on their feet, and their bodies move much more quickly.
well, that should help.
Variel casts haste on the party. 11 rounds of duration.
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Lead the way good gents. You seem to be ahead of the game on me so to speak. After a moment.
So, we are just leaving these blokes here with their weapons?
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Yes, any that remember or know of the family would have heard of that charge. False as it is. My family worked heavily against most types of necromancy. They used the fact that some in the family had taken the enemies powers and turned it against them as grounds for their... slaughter. I assure you, I have plenty of real reason to hate the Way. Though, I had thought you may have heard of me specifically. Alas, I suppose not.
The disgusted look on his face ebbs away as he glances around at the aftermath of the clear combat.
Pleasure, and, yes... remind me not to get on his bad side. He says regarding Sledge.
Pray tell, what did you have planned as your next move?
He steps forward, then stops and steps around a bit of pooling blood.
Sense motive DC 1, he is being legit. Perhaps even hiding some hatred from seeping into his voice when he discusses his late family house.
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Alarins- They were a moderate nobly family, not particularly renown, though not impoverished either. They were known for their bloodlines talent in magic. However, they were accused and quickly and (wrongly) convicted of cooperating with Evil cults and being accused of working with the Whispering Way. Another noble family used the opportunity to "remove" them and seize their wealth. Killing off the entire family with the excuse that they all resisted and could not be trusted. However, this would likely not be open to anyone without a real investigation to events, and then their would only be mild evidence of it, in reality the noble house that all but eradicated the Alarin family was aligned and worked with the Whispering Way. The reason for this was the Alarin line had a habit of collecting magical items, be they cursed or not and in so doing had gained some items that the Way desired. While many question the authenticity of the takeover and the alleged accusations vs what had, until then, been a rather well regarded house, undoubtedly in nor part due to its work against the undead and other Ilk of the such. No one has acquired enough evidence, and courage, yet to right the wrong. Indeed, it has been nearly 15 years since it happened, so most people have long forgotten it. Lately, a man has claimed to be a descendant the of the family, and that he has been working to remove the stain on the name. If you wanted to know more, like, names, what they did etc. Let me know if it matters and I'll PM you. So basically, you'd know that official the house was condemned and written off as all dead, however there are more than a couple rumors that it had been a forged and rigged trial from the start, nothing more than a power play by the other house. Though no real evidence exists. Not very endearing huh?
Ah, yes quite right sir, Variel is fine. I admit I know little of your quest, or your coming and goings. I've only heard rumors of your groups exploits. Well, at least I assumed it was you, you seemed to fit the descriptions, at least somewhat, though I had heard there had been another of you... Either way, My finding you here is purely coincidence, and a good one at that I believe. I was investigating this place on my own, I believed the... creatures here to be connected to a certain group I have a particular grudge against. I had been hoping to come here and confirm if that was true.
he looks the half-orc in the eye for a moment.
Well, I suppose no reason to be obscure. I had heard rumors that those residing here had connections to the Whispering Way, a cult I have more than one bone to pick with. I've been attempting to track them down with... mild success unfortunately. However, I had hoped this lead would prove fruitful. If nothing else, I believe we are both enemies of whatever resides in this house, and so I would extend my aid to you. An enemy of my enemy is my friend, or so they say. Ah, what were your names again?
He gives a smile.
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Ah yes, that was my mistake, for some reason I thought it was 6, then typoed the 7. Probably because my old/first GM always rounded up on things bit hard to break that. And ya, 10 total for the other. I assume the restrictions on not healing damage from good description spells/affects/weapons transfers and flops to evil ones? ah yes I know, He, in his ego, figures they would have heard of him as well. Though thinking on it he probably -would- have given them a name. I'll fix that.
As he finished speaking, he thinks for a moment. Ah, I am Variel Postar Manwell de Alarin, master of magic and collector of trinkets, at your service. I'm sure you've heard of me. And I say, your reputation is warranted. You've beaten me to the punch it seems on this place.
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Ah, I actually didn't realize they worked differently, pick it over the other for flavor reasons, so that would total to 6hp instead? unless of course the damage remaining counts as being caused by something with the evil descriptor? in which case, sorry folks! Variel got nothing for ya!
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Variel finally reaches the building he had tracked the Vampires too.
Surely they have some connection, or at least knowledge of, the Way. Okay... lets do this.
As he reaches the entrance he notices the door being shattered and thrown off its hinges.
Perhaps I am not the only enemy of these beasts tonight. One hell of an entrance either way.
He hears the voices from upstairs carried down as almost a whisper.
Ah, perhaps fortune smiles on me. lets see if these be friend or foe. Perhaps some people I could use in achieving my vengeance.
He cautiously approaches the stairs, having cast mage armor early, he quietly makes his way to and up the stairs.
Upon seeing the group, he speaks up, ready to disappear should things go... bad.
Ah, good evening gentlemen. Oh! You must be that group I've heard about! What fortune it seems. Do you have any information on what these vampires goals were here? Other groups they may be attached to? Well, either way, if you are working against these creatures you are an ally to me. If you desire I'd offer you my more than significant services. Ah if you are injured, let me help a bit with that. I'm no cleric, but I have a few things that could help with the pain.
If allowed, he casts Celestial healing on anyone that asks, they would gain a whole 7hp!
The man speaking is a rather tall, elegant man. He wears a robe of Black and white designs that is superbly kept. His voice has a hint of a noble's accent and his hair is short and jet black. While you can tell he is thin and has almost no muscle, he doesn't appear particularly frail.
Arcanist(Twilight Sage) 11 HP: 94 | AC: 16 | T:12 | FF:14 | Init: +4| Fort:+11 | Ref:+8| Will:+13| Perception:+15
Variel Postar Manwell de Alarin, At your service ladies and gentleman. And no, just because I was forced to wear that outfit with the large red nose and rainbow wig does NOT mean I am a clown by trade! :P I am honored, lets see how far I get before a horrible and painful death.
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